Health & Safety Officer

About the role

SGS Mozambique, part of Société Générale de Surveillance, the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company, is hiring a Health & Safety Officer based in Nacala. The post reports to the Health and Safety Country Coordinator and promotes a safe and healthy working environment through compliance with occupational health and safety legislation, company policies and best practice. It covers safety programs, risk management, incident investigation and continuous improvement of workplace safety.

Key responsibilities

• Report health, safety, quality and environmental incidents, accidents or concerns to the H&S Country Coordinator and Branch/Operations Manager.
• Carry out frequent workplace observations and interventions, and complete on-site incident investigations and update the HSE incident database.
• Control inventory of PPE across branches with Regional Managers and maintain the Fitness for Work programme.
• Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety laws, regulations and company standards, monitor site activities, conduct regular inspections and audits, and keep HSQE records, registers and permits.
• Conduct risk assessments and Job Hazard Analyses, develop control measures, and support emergency preparedness and response, including emergency drills and evacuation exercises.
• Facilitate inductions and orientation, deliver training, toolbox talks and awareness campaigns, and promote a positive safety culture.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, near misses and dangerous occurrences, prepare incident reports and track corrective actions.
• Ensure contractors comply with HSQE standards, take part in contractor onboarding and give safety briefings to contractors and visitors.

Required profile

• Degree in Health, Safety and Environment, Chemistry or another related field.
• Certification in applying ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 requirements.
• Minimum 2 years' experience each in Quality Assurance, Health, Safety and Environmental Management and Internal Auditing, plus 2 years of operational industry experience.
• Auditing experience in ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
• Portuguese and English proficiency is an advantage.

Required skills

• Good verbal and written communication and relationship-building skills.
• Planning, organisation and record-keeping skills.
• Basic computer knowledge (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint is an advantage).